Today in Soap Opera History (February 1)

1954: Daytime soap opera THE SECRET STORM premiered on CBS. Roy Winsor created the show and Gloria Monty was a longtime director. After 20 years, CBS canceled the show and the final episode was aired February 8, 1974. Listen to Joan Crawford's appearance on the show here.

1972: On ANOTHER WORLD, Alice and Steve shared their concern about Lenore with Russ and Paula.

1980: After a run of more than 29 years, CBS aired the final episode daytime soap opera LOVE OF LIFE, created by Roy Winsor. The original story was the tale of two sisters, Vanessa Dale (Peggy McCay) and Meg Dale (Jean McBride). Watch the final episode below:

1980: On GUIDING LIGHT, Diane tried to help Roger kidnap Chrissy from the charity bazaar.

1994: On AS THE WORLD TURNS, Lily and Holden reunited in the bell tower.

1995: On ALL MY CHILDREN, Edmund and Maria danced the night away.

2001: On AS THE WORLD TURNS, Vicky's ghost appeared and urged Jake not to go near the lion. The Sheriff tells Jake that Cloche the fisherman spent most of his time on his boat - The Sea Lion!

2001: On THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS, Nina left Genoa City to move to Los Angeles.